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Financial Accounting Courses

Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.


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Popular Financial Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Hong Kong

    ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Finance, Business Development, Climate Change Mitigation

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Información Financiera y Contable

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Columbia University

    Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Actuarial Science, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Process Optimization, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Case Studies

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    Duke University

    Cash Flow Management

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Seeking Investment Alpha

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Market Liquidity

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing

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    Coursera

    An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Risk Management, Equities, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Return On Investment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial accounting courses

  • ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies : The University of Hong Kong
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Fundamentos de la Información Financiera y Contable: Universidades Anáhuac
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
  • Cash Flow Management: Duke University
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Seeking Investment Alpha: Coursera
  • Analyze and Evaluate Shareholder’s Equity Essentials: EDUCBA

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